1 Samuel 16:7 Esv

But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.” (1 Samuel16:7 NIV)…

When I became a parent for the first time and my eldest was approaching her second birthday, I heard the term “terrible twos”.…

In the realm of Christian living, there is often a stereotype. Christians should don neat attire, a gentle demeanor, and words steeped in kindness. Do you find yourself fitting snugly into this mold, adhering to the expected image of a Christian? You may embrace the conventional, wearing modest clothing, speaking...…

What truly makes a person is their character. Choosing based on preferences without vetting someone’s character can be very dangerous.…

Eternal Perspective Ministries is a Bible-believing, Christ-centered nonprofit organization founded by author Randy Alcorn.…

Guest post by Heather Fignar The rain and fog of the day, the granite outcroppings and the hilly terrain of our mountain side blotted out the sirens and the lights. Blissfully ignorant, I sat at my kitchen table working as police drama unfolded just up the road. My phone came to life, ringing with […]…

God uses ordinary people in His kingdom work. In fact, God loves to use ordinary people. When great things happen, He gets all the glory.…

There is only one reason for serving God that is acceptable to him.…

Let me introduce you to Mary Ann Bevan, voted the ugliest woman in the world. As you can see, Mary Ann was an attractive young woman. Born in 1874, she studied to become a nurse. She married, had f……

This is a tribute to the moms without children – of their own. I’ve posted this a number of times, but it’s a subject I’m sensitive towards.…